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E DU T I ON fiancé(e) /spouse or
SC H CFO MANILA LO CA
via on-line appointment only partner of a foreigner
SESSION
(based on your
fiancé(e)’s /spouse’s
MORNING SESSION
9AM - 12NN
AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM - 5PM
or a former Filipino?
/partner’s citizenship)
Monday to Wednesday
30 slots (2 sessions) 30 slots (2 sessions) If yes, then you need
CFO
United States of
America Thursday & Friday
Manila to attend the

GCP!
30 slots (2 sessions) 15 slots (1 session)
Tuesday & Friday
Canada 1345 Citigold Center,
15 slots (1 session) no session President Quirino Avenue cor.
South Superhighway, Manila
Monday to Wednesday
15 slots (1 session) no session Tel: (+632) 552 4700 local 713
Europe to 714; 742 to 745 and 769
Thursday & Friday Fax: (+632)561-8332
15 slots (1 session) 15 slots (1 session) Email: info@cfo.gov.ph
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph
Monday & Thursday
Australia
no session 15 slots (1 session)
Go on-line now
New Zealand
no session
Wednesday
15 slots (1 session)
CFO
and set your
Japan
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
no session 15 slots (1 session) Cebu appointment!
Taiwan and Tuesday & Thursday Causing-Lozada Bldg., Osmeña
Asia Pacific no session 15 slots (1 session) Blvd. cor. M. J. Cuenco Ave.
Cebu City
Tuesday & Thursday For the past three decades, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
South Korea (CFO) has implemented the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP)
no session 15 slots (1 session) Telefax: (+6332) 255-5253
for fiancé(e)s, spouses and other partners of foreign nationals or of
Email: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph
Middle East, South Friday former Filipino citizens. Republic Act 10364 (“An Act Expanding the Anti-
America, South Africa Trafficking in Person Act of 2012”) requires the conduct of mandatory
and other countries no session 15 slots (1 session) counseling services for Filipinos in intermarriages.

CFO CEBU The GCP is also a requirement under the implementing rules and
regulations of Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act for Filipino
by walk in fiancé(e)s, partners and spouses of foreign nationals or former Filipino
citizens who are applying for a passport for the first time or adopting the
Country Day Time
surname of the foreign spouse.
United States of America
Monday to Friday (12 slots) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
and Canada
The main objective of the programs is to assist the integration of
Australia and New Zealand Mondays and Wednesdays (12 slots) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Filipinos in their host countries by educating them on the realities of
Japan and South Korea Tuesdays and Thursdays (12 slots) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm international migration, and preparing them to meet the practical, cultural
and psychological challenges attendant to cross cultural marriage and
Europe Tuesdays and Fridays (12 slots) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Office of the President of the Philippines migration.
Other countries Thursdays (12 slots) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Commission on Filipinos Overseas
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Starting May 15, 2014,
Filipino fiancé(e)s /spouses
/partners of foreign nationals or
former Filipino citizens must set an
appointment via on-line to attend
the Guidance and Counseling
Program at CFO-Manila.
Access the GCP On-line
Appointment System at:
www.gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph
• Sessions are conducted according to your foreign
fiancé(e)’s /spouse’s /partner’s citzenship
• Only 15 attendees per session will be accepted
• Session will automatically close when all allocated
slots are taken.
• Only clients with confirmed slot/appointment and
complete requirements will be admitted to the
counseling session.
• Clients with confirmed appointment may bring the
printed barcoded confirmation form or present the
digital copy (saved PDF form) through their mobile
phone or tablet PC (copy must show name and
reference number)
• Slot is forfeited if you don’t show up on set date of
appointment. Reservation must be done again
online.
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Counseling Requirements:
(for those with or without visa)
Go online at
1. Original and photocopy of two (2) valid 1 www.gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph
identification cards with photograph;
2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
3. If married, original and photocopy of marriage Answer preliminary questions to verify
contract on security paper from the National 2 if you need to attend the Guidance and
Statistics Office (NSO) or from the Local Civil
Registry Offices (LCRO); or original and photocopy Counseling Program
of Report of Marriage duly registered by the
Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Department of
Foreign Affairs (if married abroad);
3 If eligible for the GCP
4. Other documents as may be required by the
counselors; and • Indicate your e-mail address
5. Payment of PhP400.00 counseling and • Click on the link sent to your
registration fee. e-mail
• Choose your preferred date
of appointment
Additional registration requirements • Provide personal information of
for those with visa: yourself and of your fiancé(e)/
1. Original and photocopy of passport; spouse/partner
2. Original and photocopy of visa (if available/
applicable); Print barcoded confirmation form or
3. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data 4 save a digital copy (PDF format) in
Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for
K visa holders); your mobile phone or tablet
4. Original and photocopy of Confirmation of
Permanent Residence for Canada-bound Take note of date of appointment. Go
emigrants; 5 to CFO-Manila on confirmed date (at
5. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility
for Japan-bound emigrants; least an hour and a half before ap-
6. Original CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate pointment) and bring the complete set
(after satisfactory completion of the GCP); and
of required documents.
7. Duly completed emigrant registration form.